Christian discipleship is the process of growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ and becoming more like Him in character, attitude, and behavior. It involves learning from Him, obeying His teachings, and helping others do the same.
Jesus commanded His followers to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20). Discipleship helps believers grow in faith, stay grounded in truth, develop spiritual maturity, and live out their faith in daily life.
Anyone who has accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior can be a disciple. Discipleship is not limited to pastors or church leaders; it is the calling of every believer.
While attending church is important, discipleship goes deeper. It involves intentional spiritual growth, personal accountability, application of God’s Word, and often happens in smaller, relational settings.
Key components include:
Begin by expressing your desire to grow to a pastor, church leader, missionary, evangelist, helper etc. or mature believer. Many churches offer discipleship groups, one-on-one mentoring, or classes for new and growing Christians.
No, ( Although it does greatly help) you just need to have faith in Jesus Christ, share your testimony, and the truths of God’s word that God’s Holy Spirit has revealed to you and committed to helping others grow. Discipleship is about walking together in faith, not having all the answers.
Discipleship is a lifelong journey. Formal discipleship programs may last weeks or months, but growing as a disciple of Christ continues throughout a believer’s life.
The Holy Spirit is essential in guiding, teaching, convicting, and empowering believers to grow in Christlikeness. Discipleship is not just human effort—it relies on the Spirit’s work.
Yes. While one-on-one mentoring is valuable, group settings foster community, diverse perspectives, and mutual encouragement in the faith journey.
Not at all. While new believers need foundational teaching, mature Christians also need continued discipleship to grow deeper in faith and multiply their impact by discipling others.
The ultimate goal of discipleship is to become more like Jesus—growing in love, holiness, and obedience—while also helping others do the same (Romans 8:29, 2 Timothy 2:2).
Discipleship shapes your daily decisions, relationships, priorities, and values. It influences how you work, love others, handle conflict, manage time, and respond to challenges—all through the lens of Christ.
In one sence it’s a free gift of God but more essential to understand is Jesus taught that following Him involves self-denial, sacrifice, and commitment (Luke 9:23). True discipleship may involve giving up comfort, habits, or relationships that hinder your walk with Christ.
Growth can be seen through increased love for God and people, a hunger for God’s Word, obedience to His commands, fruit of the Spirit, and a desire to serve and share your faith.
No one is perfect or qualified in their own strength. God uses ordinary people who are willing to surrender to Him. He equips those He calls (2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 1:6).
Yes. While in-person relationships are far more beneficial, many effective discipleship relationships happen through video calls, messaging, online Bible studies, and digital tools.
Pray and ask God to lead you to a spiritually mature believer. Talk to a pastor, small group leader, or trusted mentor. Be open and intentional about seeking guidance.
Mentorship can focus on specific life skills or goals, while discipleship focuses on spiritual growth and becoming more like Christ. However, the two can overlap when mentoring is rooted in Scripture.
Start by building a relationship, praying together, studying Scripture, sharing life experiences, and encouraging growth. You don’t need to be an expert—just committed, authentic, and Christ-centered.
This phrase, from Matthew 28:19, is a command from Jesus to His followers to spread the Gospel, help others come to faith in Him, and guide them in living out their faith. It involves evangelism, teaching, and spiritual mentorship.
No. While “go” includes international missions, it also means being intentional about making disciples wherever you are—your home, workplace, school, or community. Everyone is on mission, wherever God has placed them.
The Great Commission is Jesus’ final command to His disciples before ascending to heaven, found in Matthew 28:18–20. It calls all believers to make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them to obey His commands.
“All nations” refers to every ethnic group and culture. The call is global—God desires people from every background to know and follow Jesus. This can involve praying, sending, giving, or going to reach the unreached.
You can:
No. Every Christian is called to make disciples. You don't need a title—just a heart willing to follow Jesus and help others grow in their relationship with Him.
Baptism is a public declaration of a person’s faith in Jesus. It is a key step in discipleship and obedience, symbolizing death to sin and new life in Christ.
Jesus promised His presence through the Holy Spirit. You’re never alone when making disciples—He empowers, guides, and strengthens you as you follow His call.
This phrase, from Matthew 28:19, is a command from Jesus to His followers to spread the Gospel, help others come to faith in Him, and guide them in living out their faith. It involves evangelism, teaching, and spiritual mentorship.
No. While “go” includes international missions, it also means being intentional about making disciples wherever you are—your home, workplace, school, or community. Everyone is on mission, wherever God has placed them.
The Great Commission is Jesus’ final command to His disciples before ascending to heaven, found in Matthew 28:18–20. It calls all believers to make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them to obey His commands.
“All nations” refers to every ethnic group and culture. The call is global—God desires people from every background to know and follow Jesus. This can involve praying, sending, giving, or going to reach the unreached.
You can:
No. Every Christian is called to make disciples. You don't need a title—just a heart willing to follow Jesus and help others grow in their relationship with Him.
Baptism is a public declaration of a person’s faith in Jesus. It is a key step in discipleship and obedience, symbolizing death to sin and new life in Christ.
Jesus promised His presence through the Holy Spirit. You’re never alone when making disciples—He empowers, guides, and strengthens you as you follow His call.